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reforming the tax code, improving our educational system supporting technological invasion. and expanding international trade. >> reporter: bernanke also rejected criticism that the federal reserve is laying the ground work for inflation and letting the government run up huge budget deficits. >>> get ktvu news to go now. download the ktvu app, click on the live icon and you can watch all of our newscasts live right there on your mobile device. >>> a bay area man who started an innovative anti poverty program says he is deeply honored to learn he is the winner of a mcarthur genius award. maurice lim miller started the family independence initiative back in 2001. the initiative now has several pilots around the country. miller's initiative brings community members together such as these people in san francisco to share resources and problem solve as they work toward educational, financial and professional goals. miller is set to receive $500,000 a year over the next five years. >>> president obama today announced plans to visit kern county next week to accomplish the cesar cha
reforming the tax code, improving our educational system supporting technological invasion. and expanding international trade. >> reporter: bernanke also rejected criticism that the federal reserve is laying the ground work for inflation and letting the government run up huge budget deficits. >>> get ktvu news to go now. download the ktvu app, click on the live icon and you can watch all of our newscasts live right there on your mobile device. >>> a bay area man who...
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. >> it's a critical mass of well trained, educated professionals and it's starting to attract other people want this be a part. >> reporter: he thinks more families will decide to live here and for the people who do. >> getting home early, going to the soccer field, little league,. >> reporter: here, more than 600 companies do business. it has ten million square feet of office space and it hopes to fill it and finish this project in five years. ktvu channel 2news. >> more details now. the bishop ranch business park is getting two new tenants, kraft is setting up two regional sales offices take up 24,000 square feet samsung is leasing 8,000. >> darius haywood bay is out of the hospital and expected to make a full recovery after suffering a frightening hit yesterday. he was knocked unconscious and remained on the ground for ten minutes while he was valued. he was released toe. he was a concussion and strained neck. no word on when he will turn to the field. >> go across the water and ditch the traffic but is san francisco's new water taxi service worth the cost? >> new details on a sa
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sentencing is set for october 22. he could be held in juvenile detention until he is 21 years old. >>> the university of california revealed it is going to pay out $1 million in claims stemming from that pepper spray incident. today, officials announced that the uc system is paying damages of $30,000 each. in addition they will pay $50,000 to the plaintiff attorneys and set aside $100,000 for any other climbs. the agreement must first be approved in federal court. >>> late word of a deal to settle the impasse between the nfl and referees. see when the real refs will take the field again. >>> mahmoud ahmadinejad took to the podium calling for a new world order. >> continued threats by the uncivillized zionists to resort to military action against our great nation is a clear example of this bitter reality. >> president ahmadinejad made no mention of iran's nuclear program. this is likely his last major speech at the u.n. his term of office ends next summer. >>> tonight, more than two weeks after chris stevens was killed
sentencing is set for october 22. he could be held in juvenile detention until he is 21 years old. >>> the university of california revealed it is going to pay out $1 million in claims stemming from that pepper spray incident. today, officials announced that the uc system is paying damages of $30,000 each. in addition they will pay $50,000 to the plaintiff attorneys and set aside $100,000 for any other climbs. the agreement must first be approved in federal court. >>> late...
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. >> my worry is the continuing of education. how it's going to be handled. i know my daughter had a lot of questions. i was told that there were a lot of students in tears today. >> reporter: students will be reassigned to other sixth grade classes. counselors are also available. >> i've had him for a teacher a month and he's already been super nice. >> reporter: one parent however said there were some red flags, she asked not to be identified to protect her children's privacy. >> he's way too friendly with the kids. he made my daughter uncomfortable. he's very flirty. there were texts sent to children, rides given to young girls. >> reporter: he began teaching full time in 2008 known as mr. i he also coached volleyball and basketball. >> everyone in the district is devastated. >> reporter: according to the superintendent the report of an inappropriate relationship first came to officials early this week. that's when they went to police. this letter went out to parents on wednesday. police are investigating whether there's been other inappropriate contact. >
. >> my worry is the continuing of education. how it's going to be handled. i know my daughter had a lot of questions. i was told that there were a lot of students in tears today. >> reporter: students will be reassigned to other sixth grade classes. counselors are also available. >> i've had him for a teacher a month and he's already been super nice. >> reporter: one parent however said there were some red flags, she asked not to be identified to protect her children's...
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and physics, special education, second language and world languages. just down the hall from ryan's math class is eastern tech's teacher academy of maryland. that's where high school seniors are getting a test of the real world. >> they go through a series of courses and it kind of helps them decide, am i really interested in the profession? is it something i want to do in college? >> most have already made up their minds. >> it's excellent because you get a head start. the things we're doing now we would do freshman year in college, so it's fun. it's amazing that we have this kind of opportunity and our education system. we are ahead of everyone else. we can go into college with a head start. >> last year we got to see the kids. that was really fun getting to work with them and getting to know them. >> tim tooten, wbal tv 11 news. >> and school officials say there's also a shortage of male and minority teachers in the state. to see the full report log on to wbal tv.com and click on education alert. >>> up next, we're answering viewer questions in 11 f
and physics, special education, second language and world languages. just down the hall from ryan's math class is eastern tech's teacher academy of maryland. that's where high school seniors are getting a test of the real world. >> they go through a series of courses and it kind of helps them decide, am i really interested in the profession? is it something i want to do in college? >> most have already made up their minds. >> it's excellent because you get a head start. the...
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an education alert. how education officials are trying to offer some help. >> but first at look at last night's lottery numbers. i'm shattering everybody's dreams. anncr: their dishonest ads are everywhere. a west virginia casino spending a fortune... to stop question seven. they don't want competition. the washington post wrote the casino behind the ads is... "most concerned with its own bottom line." and the baltimore sun says it "doesn't have maryland... taxpayers' interests at heart." so when you see these ads remember... they're about what's good for west virginia's casino... not maryland. vote for maryland jobs and schools. vote for question seven. >> this morning's education alert. keeping a high grade point average can be hard enough, but imagine trying the challenges of facing homeless students. >> baltimore schools are trying to do a better job of identifying and reaching out to homeless students in the area. tim tooten has that story. >> impossible to single out a homeless student in a crowded
an education alert. how education officials are trying to offer some help. >> but first at look at last night's lottery numbers. i'm shattering everybody's dreams. anncr: their dishonest ads are everywhere. a west virginia casino spending a fortune... to stop question seven. they don't want competition. the washington post wrote the casino behind the ads is... "most concerned with its own bottom line." and the baltimore sun says it "doesn't have maryland... taxpayers'...
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the key thing about gambling is, doesn't produce money for education. doesn't produce jobs. doesn't produce new revenue. you're seeing that reflected in the polls. but it's -- i say to people in baltimore, if you love gambling and think it's great, still vote against question seven. that special session was corrupt. i mean, there's no other way to describe it. >> i'm sure we'll be talking about this a little bit more as the week goes on. before you go -- i understand that you're working on a real time campaign for finance disclosure for candidates. tell us about that. >> sure. $30 million will be spent on the gambling referendum. that money, soon as it's spent, soon as the money is put into a candidate's pocket or referendum's pocket it should be up on the internet. people should understand who's paying for our government. if we had that, that special session would not have improved gambling. >> when can we start seeing that? >> go to my website and get the issue. i have raised it. i think technically, from a standpoint everybody knows that you can have this real-time report
the key thing about gambling is, doesn't produce money for education. doesn't produce jobs. doesn't produce new revenue. you're seeing that reflected in the polls. but it's -- i say to people in baltimore, if you love gambling and think it's great, still vote against question seven. that special session was corrupt. i mean, there's no other way to describe it. >> i'm sure we'll be talking about this a little bit more as the week goes on. before you go -- i understand that you're working...
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this allows a richer experience in education that will allow us to do better for the state and the world's. . >> the first degrees could be handed out in 2014. >> city leaders joined concede that operators at the site of the soon-to-be harrah's baltimore to introduce the new general manager. he has 18 years of experience in gaming. >> i'm excited for what this casino will mean for this area. this casino will make way for other ancillary types of businesses. >> the new facility is set to open in 2014 will feature more than 3700 slot machines. >> a 19 year-old comes up a winner twice. first he beat cancer and then won the lottery. he said he will pay off his car and buy a home with his winnings. he is also thinking bigger picture with the money. >> i cannot pay back what people have done for me as a cancer survivor. i like to give back to the community that gave to me and show them my gratitude and hopefully help somebody else. >> what a nice guy. there's still another winner that has yet to come forward. the ticket expires on friday. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together.
this allows a richer experience in education that will allow us to do better for the state and the world's. . >> the first degrees could be handed out in 2014. >> city leaders joined concede that operators at the site of the soon-to-be harrah's baltimore to introduce the new general manager. he has 18 years of experience in gaming. >> i'm excited for what this casino will mean for this area. this casino will make way for other ancillary types of businesses. >> the new...
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some of them claim that a large portion is guaranteed to go to education. >> we see a lot of problems with the number of students that we have. >> the latest ad is a variation of an old pro gambling theme. slots for tots. it's not just slots. question seven allows table games and a sixth casino location. >> the department of legislative service says question seven will mean 199 million a year for schools. >> this claim is misleading. it's based sewly on an estimate. question seven supporters should have inserted words like potentially or hopefully. since casinos began stagering into operation two years ago, gambling revenue has pumped a total of $103 million in the education trust fund. that number exceeds expectations. hundreds of millions of dollars projection is based in part on things that haven't happened yet. question seven allow first the gamble since in prince georges until 2014. expanding gaming hours is expecting to increase revenues by 5%. 15% of table game revenue will go into the education trust fund starting next fiscal year. >> independent audits will guarantee the mone
some of them claim that a large portion is guaranteed to go to education. >> we see a lot of problems with the number of students that we have. >> the latest ad is a variation of an old pro gambling theme. slots for tots. it's not just slots. question seven allows table games and a sixth casino location. >> the department of legislative service says question seven will mean 199 million a year for schools. >> this claim is misleading. it's based sewly on an estimate....
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the also offer education class is for small-business owners. >> we have classes your every third saturday. they come in and train them how to do business proposals. i teach them how to do -- building website. >> the exchange has grown and adapted since the 1800's. they are still relevant in helping women and men start successful businesses every day. the vendors are so glad it is here. >> i think it is a great opportunity. it is something that helps for their women trying to have a business. -- it is something that helps women trying to have a business. >> they plan to be around of 130 more years. >> there will always be a place for this in baltimore to help people to get started with their careers. >> for more information, go to wbaltv.com. >> i was there a few weeks ago for lunch. i have the cutest things. >> that is it for us at 5:00. >> the atmosphere outside of tropicana fields is fairly subdued. we will hear from the birds come straight ahead. >> a bar where a security employee was stabbed to death learns its fate in front of liquor board commissioners. >> the o'malley administratio
the also offer education class is for small-business owners. >> we have classes your every third saturday. they come in and train them how to do business proposals. i teach them how to do -- building website. >> the exchange has grown and adapted since the 1800's. they are still relevant in helping women and men start successful businesses every day. the vendors are so glad it is here. >> i think it is a great opportunity. it is something that helps for their women trying to...
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. >> this month, an increased effort to educate the young republic about dyslexia. tim tooten joined us in the studio with more. >> it turns out the international dyslexia association in baltimore is doing their part to get the word out, especially to parents. >> is a further apart than together? >> their mission is to educate talented and bright students struggling with dyslexia or other language-based learning differences. >> when i got here, i was not good at reading or writing. >> now? >> i amazing. i can , papers. i loved to read. games,"w i'm on "hunger and i cannot put it down. >> comprehension it is not an issue. they tend to be gifted in understanding the world. they struggle with the mechanics of language. >> we use smart boards. it's very hands-on. they really care. they care that you do well. but they're trying to help spread the word to parents about the symptoms. their son had been showing signs of dyslexia. >> they came back with some crazy have uninventive non- traditional spelling patterns. by friday, he had memorized and that point it was not ratif
. >> this month, an increased effort to educate the young republic about dyslexia. tim tooten joined us in the studio with more. >> it turns out the international dyslexia association in baltimore is doing their part to get the word out, especially to parents. >> is a further apart than together? >> their mission is to educate talented and bright students struggling with dyslexia or other language-based learning differences. >> when i got here, i was not good at...
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. >> this is very serious and it is being dealt with with experts in education and mental health. even so, these are not the kinds of problems to consol in one day at a conference. the issue is why our minority students being arrested and detained unequally all over the state'? local -- young people in trouble with the law for crimes from us all to murder. >> i work with a lot of young adults who have left the school system. some were incarcerated unfairly. some more inappropriately charged. now they cannot go to school. they cannot get a job. >> minorities are more likely to spend time behind bars and white youths. but those attending the conference say that there's enough blame to go around. >> the why is because we have not given them the opportunities to determine how we change our behavior. >> most agree that the problems are larger than any one government agency. they believe accountability starts with the ones affected the most. >> unless we have the parent and child participation, especially those impacted by the system, we do not see real change. we can have a public conv
. >> this is very serious and it is being dealt with with experts in education and mental health. even so, these are not the kinds of problems to consol in one day at a conference. the issue is why our minority students being arrested and detained unequally all over the state'? local -- young people in trouble with the law for crimes from us all to murder. >> i work with a lot of young adults who have left the school system. some were incarcerated unfairly. some more inappropriately...
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this money for education and the education trust fund is in the law. >> the $375 million casino is set to open in 2014. >> thank you. here's a question for you -- how far would you go to fight aging? >> how about castration? researchers say it might do the trick. >> u.s. officials say this man tried to set up a terrorist training camp. why he could end up on american soil. >> first, a late-night bomb threat at dulles international airport. airport. what authorities can tell i'm done! "are you a cool mom?" i'm gonna find out. [ female announcer ] swiffer wetjet's pads are better than ever. now they have the scrubbing power of mr. clean magic eraser so you don't have to get down on your hands and knees to scrub away tough, dried-on stains. hey, do you guys think i'm "momtacular" or "momtrocious"? ♪ [ female announcer ] swiffer. now with the scrubbing power of mr. clean magic eraser. >> it is business as usual at dulles international airport tonight, but it was a different story last night as police investigated a bomb threat. the investigation involves two parking garages that are clos
this money for education and the education trust fund is in the law. >> the $375 million casino is set to open in 2014. >> thank you. here's a question for you -- how far would you go to fight aging? >> how about castration? researchers say it might do the trick. >> u.s. officials say this man tried to set up a terrorist training camp. why he could end up on american soil. >> first, a late-night bomb threat at dulles international airport. airport. what authorities...
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well there, see the latest education trends -- while there, see the latest education trends in maryland, including tips on preventing bullying. >> a new poll shows that at the november election were held today, maryland would approve same-sex marriage. 51% of likely voters in maryland are for same-sex unions. the long debated issue will appear as question 6 on the november ballot. when it comes to question 7, be extended caning initiative, maryland voters appear to be split down -- the extended team in initiative, maryland voters appear to be split down the middle. you can expect a flood of new tv and radio commercials as though on both sides go after the voters to say, know what? i am still not sure where i stand. baltimore police are looking for the killers of a man whose body was found in the river. the 26-year-old was kidnapped. his body was found eight days later, wrapped in a blanket in the river. they have charged two people with murder. they are being held in federal prison right now. a third person is also accused of kidnapping and other offenses. the nfl has ordered the patrio
well there, see the latest education trends -- while there, see the latest education trends in maryland, including tips on preventing bullying. >> a new poll shows that at the november election were held today, maryland would approve same-sex marriage. 51% of likely voters in maryland are for same-sex unions. the long debated issue will appear as question 6 on the november ballot. when it comes to question 7, be extended caning initiative, maryland voters appear to be split down -- the...
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. >> we help feed the homeless and to membership drives and education forums, political forums and we have the high schools and a lot of different reading programs as well. >> these young people spend many hours after school promoting literacy. they perry is council members with children from low-income schools. >> being part of the youth council has opened my eyes and shun the a lot of people in the community need help. i love getting back to the people. >> for more information, go to our web site. next up, recognizing the work of the boys hope, girls hope recognition as they prepare for their trip to the raven's- calvary's game. >> and the ravens-cowboys game will take place on october 14. there's more information on our web sites, wbaltv.com. that's all for us at 5:00. here is a look at what is coming up at 6:00. >> the ravens will have real referees tonight. more on the lockout straight ahead. >> the city fesses up and admit it was wrong taking down a protest display from a homeowners front yard. >> howard county police investigate a dozen burglaries' they feel are all related. >>
. >> we help feed the homeless and to membership drives and education forums, political forums and we have the high schools and a lot of different reading programs as well. >> these young people spend many hours after school promoting literacy. they perry is council members with children from low-income schools. >> being part of the youth council has opened my eyes and shun the a lot of people in the community need help. i love getting back to the people. >> for more...
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david collins takes a look at the claim that a big portion will definitely be going to education. >> and college students from china are in college park for a joint performance. i will take a behind-the-scenes coming out. >> a unique collaboration producing a one of a kind performance. >> kim dacey has teh details. >> performers in this unique production of "a midsummer night's dream" , from two different continents. some of them are in college students from beijing. >> we bonded right away. >> she helped coordinate the collaboration. they have been rehearsing since the beginning of september. it has been a learning experience for all of them. >> they perform in a more natural way. >> this style is definitely a lot more difficult than i had imagined. it's a very intricate. every movement counts in chinese opera. you have to watch your whole body. >> the learning extends far beyond the stage. they have gotten to experience american culture and they have forged a bond beyond being performers. >> we did not have any problems in basic communication, but more important is that we communic
david collins takes a look at the claim that a big portion will definitely be going to education. >> and college students from china are in college park for a joint performance. i will take a behind-the-scenes coming out. >> a unique collaboration producing a one of a kind performance. >> kim dacey has teh details. >> performers in this unique production of "a midsummer night's dream" , from two different continents. some of them are in college students from...
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. >> 5:22. 62 degrees at the airport. >> battle lines in a telegram battleground states. >> just 41 days to go before voters head to the polls. >> mitt romney suggested he is one with the plan to turn around the economy. >> hallie jackson joins us live with the report. good morning. >> good morning. mitt romney may have a little something to worry about. some new polls show president obama has a double-digit lead over romney in ohio. both candidates are visiting ohio today. the one to use ads and campaign stops to show romney is the better choice for the economy. unemployment is lower than the national average. many workers like the president's bailout of the auto industry. democrats keep up their attacks on the campaign trail. >> what is the focus expected to be today? >> economy. president obama focusing on younger voters. he is speaking in front of crowds at some universities today. mitt romney will emphasize middle class workers. he has a plan to create jobs. >> hallie jackson, thank you. >> 5:27. 62 degrees at the airport. let's stay on that shot. a state delegate can no longer prac
. >> 5:22. 62 degrees at the airport. >> battle lines in a telegram battleground states. >> just 41 days to go before voters head to the polls. >> mitt romney suggested he is one with the plan to turn around the economy. >> hallie jackson joins us live with the report. good morning. >> good morning. mitt romney may have a little something to worry about. some new polls show president obama has a double-digit lead over romney in ohio. both candidates are...
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had thising we have opportunity in our education system. we can going to college with a head start. >> it was really fun getting to work with them and getting to know them. it's the kind of program they believe will help deal with a teacher shortage. especially in critical areas that turned up in that new staffing report. subjects like math, computer science, science areas like physics and chemistry, special- education, english as a second language, and world languages. this math teacher is evidence of what is possible. >> i love where i am. love teaching and i love the building and in. the kids are great. i like it a lot. >> he got his start with a baltimore county scholarship to encourage high school students to choose a teaching career. >> we think is really cool a former graduate our school would be able to come back and be a teacher. the faculty is very excited about it. especially teachers to have him as a student here. >> more than 100 high-school students are setting their sights on teaching. >> i demand -- there already planning le
had thising we have opportunity in our education system. we can going to college with a head start. >> it was really fun getting to work with them and getting to know them. it's the kind of program they believe will help deal with a teacher shortage. especially in critical areas that turned up in that new staffing report. subjects like math, computer science, science areas like physics and chemistry, special- education, english as a second language, and world languages. this math teacher...
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roger bell took a lot of heat in regards to what has been going on. he's feeling much better. >> what is most difficult about it is you have the two parties but you have a lot of parties outside the room that get impacted by it, starting with our fans and we are sorry to bring our fans to that and the general public to that. that is the unfortunate part of labor-management disputes. >> just a few days ago, we heard -- i cannot repeat what was enchanting, but they want are pointing to they have to get this thing done and they did. let's go outside the stadium for more. >> fans are so excited to have the regular referee's back. we are here with a crowd that tailgates for every home game. tell me about how you are feeling having the regular referee's back. >> we are glad to have the regular referee's back. its mostly family and friends, people we work with. we bought a van and paint it purple and we have been years since day one. >> talk a little bit about what the stadium was like last sunday night. >> it was a great game. i had season tickets for eight
roger bell took a lot of heat in regards to what has been going on. he's feeling much better. >> what is most difficult about it is you have the two parties but you have a lot of parties outside the room that get impacted by it, starting with our fans and we are sorry to bring our fans to that and the general public to that. that is the unfortunate part of labor-management disputes. >> just a few days ago, we heard -- i cannot repeat what was enchanting, but they want are pointing...
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gambling revenue has pulled in a total of $100.30 million into the education trust fund. it exceeds expectations. they only accounted $91 this fiscal year. hundreds of millions of dollars projected is based on part in things that have not happened yet. question 7 allows for a sixth site in prince george's county but would not open until 2016 and additional indication money would not start until 2017. expanding gaming hours would increase revenue by 5%. >> independent audits will guarantee the money is going to go where it is supposed to. >> this claim is true. there independently audited. that includes the lottery which currently oversees the state casino program. passing question 7 adds another layer of scrutiny establishing a state lottery and gaming control commission involving audits on the distribution of proceeds and they will be able to reprimand, revoke, or suspend casino licenses for those who do not follow regulations. september figures will not be available until next week. according to the state lottery agency, casino revenue fell by 7% compared to this time l
gambling revenue has pulled in a total of $100.30 million into the education trust fund. it exceeds expectations. they only accounted $91 this fiscal year. hundreds of millions of dollars projected is based on part in things that have not happened yet. question 7 allows for a sixth site in prince george's county but would not open until 2016 and additional indication money would not start until 2017. expanding gaming hours would increase revenue by 5%. >> independent audits will guarantee...
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donna lowry has tips to make sure your kids get on track in today's education color. >> a lottery, and then with these courses -- >> counselor erica jackson is trying to put help andrea understand why she needs particular classes, and she is realizing why her plan would have led to a heavy course load. >> it is too much on you. i needed that. >> like counselors here are choosing courses for incoming students, a change from the past where students look through a book or an online list of courses and decided what to take. >> it is critical that the classes are perfect in terms of their academic success. >> this freshman likes the help. >> it was making me realize which i want to do, which was better than finding all these subjects and having to learn them. >> the counselors steer them away from courses in their majors and towards core classes early on, hoping they will do well. if they do, they are more likely to stay in school. when it comes to retention rates, georgia ranks 34th in the nation with just 73% of college freshmen returning their second reyear. it is why this office -- and
donna lowry has tips to make sure your kids get on track in today's education color. >> a lottery, and then with these courses -- >> counselor erica jackson is trying to put help andrea understand why she needs particular classes, and she is realizing why her plan would have led to a heavy course load. >> it is too much on you. i needed that. >> like counselors here are choosing courses for incoming students, a change from the past where students look through a book or...
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-- on excellence in education. and today, without the federal government being involved other than passing on to them, the school districts, the words from that commission, we find 35 states with task forces now dealing with their educational problems. we find that schools are extending the curriculum to now have forced teaching of mathematics and science and so forth. all of these things have brought an improvement in the college entrance exams for the first time in some 20 years. so, i think that many democrats are seeing the same thing this democrat saw -- the leadership isn't taking us where we want to go. >> mr. president, much of what you said affects the quality of life of many americans -- their income, the way they live, and so forth -- but there's an aspect to quality of life that lies beyond the private sector which has to do with our neighborhoods, our cities, our streets, our parks, our environment. in those areas, i have difficulty seeing what your program is and what you feel the federal responsibili
-- on excellence in education. and today, without the federal government being involved other than passing on to them, the school districts, the words from that commission, we find 35 states with task forces now dealing with their educational problems. we find that schools are extending the curriculum to now have forced teaching of mathematics and science and so forth. all of these things have brought an improvement in the college entrance exams for the first time in some 20 years. so, i think...
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going to take awhile to educate. but it is a good program. so her best help for short term is job retraining, if she was thrown out of work at a defense plant. but tell her it's not all that gloomy. we're the united states. we have faced tough problems before. look at the misery index when the democrats had both the white house and the congress. it was just right through the roof. now, we can do better. and the way to do better is not to tax and spend but to retrain, get that control of the mandatory spending programs. i'm much more optimistic about this country than some. >> mr. perot? [applause] mr. perot, you have one minute, sir. >> defense industries are going to have to convert to civilian industries. many of them are. and the sooner they start, the sooner they'll finish. and there will be a significant transition. and it's very important that we not continue to let our industrial base deteriorate. we had someone who i'm sure regrets said it in the president's staff said he didn't care whether we made potato ch
going to take awhile to educate. but it is a good program. so her best help for short term is job retraining, if she was thrown out of work at a defense plant. but tell her it's not all that gloomy. we're the united states. we have faced tough problems before. look at the misery index when the democrats had both the white house and the congress. it was just right through the roof. now, we can do better. and the way to do better is not to tax and spend but to retrain, get that control of the...
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certainly education and training is crucial. if these young americans don't have the skills that make them attractive to employees, they're not going to get jobs. the next thing is to try to get more entrepreneurship in business within the reach of minorities so that these businesses are located in the communities in which they're found. the other thing is, we need the business community as well as government heavily involved in these communities to try to get economic growth. there is no question that the poor are worse off. i think the president genuinely believes that they're better off. but the figures show that about 8 million more people are below the poverty line than 4 years ago. how you can cut school lunches, how you can cut student assistance, how you can cut housing, how you can cut disability benefits, how you can do all of these things and then the people receiving them -- for example, the disabled, who have no alternative -- how they're going to do better, i don't know. now, we need a tight budget, but there's no
certainly education and training is crucial. if these young americans don't have the skills that make them attractive to employees, they're not going to get jobs. the next thing is to try to get more entrepreneurship in business within the reach of minorities so that these businesses are located in the communities in which they're found. the other thing is, we need the business community as well as government heavily involved in these communities to try to get economic growth. there is no...
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plan here at home and put into place a new economic plan that has helped us to make some progress, 22 million new jobs, the greatest prosperity ever. but it's not good enough. my attitude is you ain't seen nothing yet. we need to do more and better. >> so, governor, would you agree there is no basic difference here on intervening -- on federal government intervening in what might be seen by others to be a private financial crisis? >> no, there's no difference on that. there is a difference, though, as to what the economy has meant. i think the economy has meant more for the gore and clinton folks than the gore and clinton folks have meant for the economy. i think most of the economic growth that has taken place is a result of ingenuity and hard work and entrepreneurship and that's the role of goverment to encourage that. in terms of in response to the question, no. >> can i comment on that? >> you may. >> you know, i think the american people deserve credit for the great economy that we have. it's their ingenuity, i agree with that. but you know, they were working pretty hard eight ye
plan here at home and put into place a new economic plan that has helped us to make some progress, 22 million new jobs, the greatest prosperity ever. but it's not good enough. my attitude is you ain't seen nothing yet. we need to do more and better. >> so, governor, would you agree there is no basic difference here on intervening -- on federal government intervening in what might be seen by others to be a private financial crisis? >> no, there's no difference on that. there is a...
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money the future on military technology and greater mobil tir, greater airlift, greater sea lift, the b-22 airplane. we wilhave to do things that are quite costly. i think we don't need to keep 150,000 troops in europe, gin how red army, now under the control of russia has been cut. the arms agreement concluded between mr. bush don't think we 0,000 i troops. let me make another point. mr. bush talked about taxes. he didn't tell you he vetoed a middle class tax cut and vetoed an investment tafmg credit paid for by raising taxes on the wealthy. >> all right. we go to mr. perot for a two-minute question, and asked by john may can sheck. >> mr. perot, you asked about sharing the pain. as part of plan to reduce the federal deficit, you suggested we raise gasoline taxes 50 cents a gallon over the next five years. why punish the middle class to such a degree? >> it gets to 50 cents at the end of the fifth year. i think "punish" is the wrong word. again, i didn't create this problem. we a trying to solve it. if you study our international competitors, clengts up to $3.50 in taxes and use that mon
money the future on military technology and greater mobil tir, greater airlift, greater sea lift, the b-22 airplane. we wilhave to do things that are quite costly. i think we don't need to keep 150,000 troops in europe, gin how red army, now under the control of russia has been cut. the arms agreement concluded between mr. bush don't think we 0,000 i troops. let me make another point. mr. bush talked about taxes. he didn't tell you he vetoed a middle class tax cut and vetoed an investment tafmg...
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the department of education says 10% of kindergartens miss one day of school every two weeks whether for excused or unexcused absences. that is hurting the students as they fall behind in learning the basic skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic that they need to know before they start first grade. >>> san francisco is dealing with the first human case of the west nile virus in seven years. health officials say an unidentified man was hospitalized with the virus late last month. he has not traveled recently so he most likely contracted the illness here in the bay area. just last week a bird was found near san francisco college with the west nile virus. >>> state parks will stay open for another two years. governor brown signed a bill yesterday that protects all 278 state parks until july 2014. legislation designates $30 million to fund the parks and make improvements. this comes in the wake of a parks department scandal where authorities discovered $54 million that the state parks system kept hidden while asking donors for contributions to keep 70 parks from closing. >>> 4:47 is
the department of education says 10% of kindergartens miss one day of school every two weeks whether for excused or unexcused absences. that is hurting the students as they fall behind in learning the basic skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic that they need to know before they start first grade. >>> san francisco is dealing with the first human case of the west nile virus in seven years. health officials say an unidentified man was hospitalized with the virus late last month. he...
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it is meant to educate troops as the military struggles to control soldier suicides. the army is the only branch conducting the training. it is mandatory for other soldiers except for those in combat and medical duty. >>> they have been arrested. according to the times, he was arrested tuesday morning. he has been on the force for six years and is currently on administrative leave pending the investigation. so far no charges have been filed in the case. >>> the 11-year-old was shot in and is back home. he was released from the hospital after undergoing five surgeries. his home was sprayed with bullets last thursday around 1:00 a.m. the 6th grader said he was happy to be out of the hospital but he doesn't want to go home. >> i don't want my kids here no more. >> it is like up bring my son back to the trash right here. >> police don't know why the home was targeted. >>> 28-year-old james was arrested at his home yesterday morning. he is accused of having it an inappropriate relationship with a former student. now he has been a 6th grade teacher and coach since 2008. >>>
it is meant to educate troops as the military struggles to control soldier suicides. the army is the only branch conducting the training. it is mandatory for other soldiers except for those in combat and medical duty. >>> they have been arrested. according to the times, he was arrested tuesday morning. he has been on the force for six years and is currently on administrative leave pending the investigation. so far no charges have been filed in the case. >>> the 11-year-old was...
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. ♪ i like the bells and whistles. that's my favorite part about the car. i like the navigation. i like the entune. and it's fast. [ male announcer ] see ja ne't's story and more at the camry effect. from toyota. ♪ [ male announcer ] navigating your future can be daunting without a financial plan. at pacific life, we can give you the tools to help you achieve financial independence. for more than 140 years, pacific life has assisted families and businesses in meeting their goals, even in uncertain economic times. let us help protect the things that you work so hard for. to find out how, visit pacificlife.com. ♪ for strong beautiful hair. -it turns out... -we were working at... at the wrong end of hair. [ male announcer ] introducing clear. it feeds your scalp. clear gives you stronger more beautiful hair. [ heidi ] new brand clear scalp and hair beauty therapy. enough already. c'mon guys. next question. hello! what's your favorite color? what's my favorite color? yes. purple. what's your favorite animal? sea turtle. what's your bedtime? do you believe in space aliens? ...i lo
. ♪ i like the bells and whistles. that's my favorite part about the car. i like the navigation. i like the entune. and it's fast. [ male announcer ] see ja ne't's story and more at the camry effect. from toyota. ♪ [ male announcer ] navigating your future can be daunting without a financial plan. at pacific life, we can give you the tools to help you achieve financial independence. for more than 140 years, pacific life has assisted families and businesses in meeting their goals, even in...
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like just about everything at khurais, even the tanks have the latest bells and whistles. >> this is a floating roof. >> yeah? >> so when oil comes in, the whole roof will go up. >> will just rise up? >> rise up, yes. and the stair also will rise up with it. >> so, in other words, we're standing on the roof of the tank, and the oil will push it up? >> will push it up, all the way up. >> there's more oil in this one field at khurais than in the entire united states. it's the largest oil facility to come online anywhere in the world in nearly three decades with, the saudis say, 27 billion barrels of oil. has anybody projected how many years it's gonna take to deplete? >> it will take us more than 50 years. >> 50? >> yes. [ticking] >> up next, the khurais oil field, a place where sea and desert meet. >> we will inject about 84 million of gallon per day of seawater. >> so where is the seawater coming from? 'cause we're here in the middle of a desert. how far away is the sea? >> it is about 150 miles from here. >> that story and more when 60 minutes on cnbc returns. [ticking] if we want t
like just about everything at khurais, even the tanks have the latest bells and whistles. >> this is a floating roof. >> yeah? >> so when oil comes in, the whole roof will go up. >> will just rise up? >> rise up, yes. and the stair also will rise up with it. >> so, in other words, we're standing on the roof of the tank, and the oil will push it up? >> will push it up, all the way up. >> there's more oil in this one field at khurais than in the...
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help, but recent research shows... ...nothing transforms schools like investing in advanced teacher education. let's build a strong foundation. let's invest in our teachers so they can inspire our students. let's solve this. for the spender who needs a little help saving. for adding "& sons." for the dreamer, planning an early escape. for the mother of the bride. for whoever you are, for whatever you're trying to achieve, pnc has technology, guidance, and over 150 years of experience to help you get there. ♪ wanted to provide better employee benefits while balancing the company's bottom line, their very first word was... [ to the tune of "lullaby and good night" ] ♪ af-lac ♪ aflac [ male announcer ] find out more at... [ duck ] aflac! [ male announcer ] ...forbusiness.com. [ yawning sound ] oh, hey alex. just picking up some, brochures, posters copies of my acceptance speech. great! it's always good to have a backup plan, in case i get hit by a meteor. wow, your hair looks great. didn't realize they did photoshop here. hey, good call on those mugs. can't let 'em see what you're drinking
help, but recent research shows... ...nothing transforms schools like investing in advanced teacher education. let's build a strong foundation. let's invest in our teachers so they can inspire our students. let's solve this. for the spender who needs a little help saving. for adding "& sons." for the dreamer, planning an early escape. for the mother of the bride. for whoever you are, for whatever you're trying to achieve, pnc has technology, guidance, and over 150 years of...
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help, but recent research shows... ...nothing transforms schools like investing in advanced teacher education. let's build a strong foundation. let's invest in our teachers so they can inspire our students. let's solve this. [ticking] >> the d.e.a. supervisor in charge of the hunt for arms dealer viktor bout was louis milione. >> we felt that we could create a scenario that would pull him in. >> the plan was to pull bout out of moscow with a huge arms deal he couldn't refuse. to do that, the d.e.a. hired an undercover agent to contact a trusted associate of bout's named andrew smulian. the d.e.a. operative said he had a big business deal for bout. i'm thinking in terms of fishing here. it's almost like you've thrown the line in the water. there's a little bit of bait. this is a business proposition, and you're waiting to see if anything comes back with a nibble. >> we're really waiting to see-- yeah, exactly--what smulian says and, you know, what he says about bout. >> and as it comes back, "spoke to boris. anything possible with farming equipment?" >> that's correct. >> "boris" was code for
help, but recent research shows... ...nothing transforms schools like investing in advanced teacher education. let's build a strong foundation. let's invest in our teachers so they can inspire our students. let's solve this. [ticking] >> the d.e.a. supervisor in charge of the hunt for arms dealer viktor bout was louis milione. >> we felt that we could create a scenario that would pull him in. >> the plan was to pull bout out of moscow with a huge arms deal he couldn't refuse....
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they educated themselves about coal-fired plants and emissions and then commissioned three studies. one of the most important studies the two commissioned was from a local scientists who disproved what the company was saying about something called downwash. instead of pollutant particles going up into the atmosphere the scientists found they were actually coming down into the neighborhood. >> it proved that more than 1,200 hours a year this plant was emitting sulfur dioxide beyond the national standards. >> reporter: the downwash was due in part to the short stacks required because the plant is in the flight path of national airport. a penn state study matched the company's coal to that gray residue and a harvard study connected residents' health problems to pollutants spewed out by the plant. >> we can all take a deep breath. >> reporter: but until the last 15,000 tons of coal is gone elizabeth chimento will be keeping track. peggy fox, 9 news now. >> clean-up at the plant will take up to 18 months. most of genon's 120 workers have retired or been transferred no, word what comes ne
they educated themselves about coal-fired plants and emissions and then commissioned three studies. one of the most important studies the two commissioned was from a local scientists who disproved what the company was saying about something called downwash. instead of pollutant particles going up into the atmosphere the scientists found they were actually coming down into the neighborhood. >> it proved that more than 1,200 hours a year this plant was emitting sulfur dioxide beyond the...
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. >> if they want to educate themselves, god bless them. >> reporter: it's tough to figure out how much the dream act would cost. montgomery county may have the most experience. it does not check students' papers. it just charges in county tuition for any student who has spent two years at a montgomery county high school. >> for us this idea really is a validation of what we already do. we don't anticipate a huge influx of additional students. >> this law will go down in flames in november. >> reporter: ricardo hopes he is wrong. bruce leshan, 9news now. >> two recent polls found about 60% of maryland voters support the dream act. just a third of voters oppose it. >>> the occupy protesters call this a week of resistance and it resumes today with more demonstrations in and around the district. yesterday the occupy movement marked its one-year anniversary with demonstrations across the country, and in d.c., a few dozen demonstrators made their way through downtown disrupting traffic along the way. the objective of the moment remains the same they say. fight corporate greed and corporation
. >> if they want to educate themselves, god bless them. >> reporter: it's tough to figure out how much the dream act would cost. montgomery county may have the most experience. it does not check students' papers. it just charges in county tuition for any student who has spent two years at a montgomery county high school. >> for us this idea really is a validation of what we already do. we don't anticipate a huge influx of additional students. >> this law will go down in...
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actress camilla bell turns 26 today. if it's your birthday, have a great day. we'll be right back. >>> it is 5:46 on this tuesday morning. we are here on 9news now. look who's with us. >> henly winkler is here. >> we are very excited. >> i'm excited. >> he's going to be on the hill. we're so excited to have him here we wanted to share the weather report with him. >> you want to walk with me? let's go. >> sure. >> take it away. >> we'll get you going with the bus stop forecast here. where are we going? >> we're going this way. our bus stop forecast this morning, we've got the bus scog? >> thed -- bus coming? >> the kids. >> we have scattered showers out there. >> keep them dry. >> you done this before? >> no, but this is wonderful. so the children will wear on their slickers today. i wanted to know what the weather is like because i'm going to be around washington. it's 68. >> at 9:00. >> but it's going to be 70 and then go to 73 and you'll be muggy and take another shower. i'm in the way. >> better chances we'll see fewer showers later. >> fewer showers later.
actress camilla bell turns 26 today. if it's your birthday, have a great day. we'll be right back. >>> it is 5:46 on this tuesday morning. we are here on 9news now. look who's with us. >> henly winkler is here. >> we are very excited. >> i'm excited. >> he's going to be on the hill. we're so excited to have him here we wanted to share the weather report with him. >> you want to walk with me? let's go. >> sure. >> take it away. >> we'll...
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early detection, research, education, advocacy and community outreach. prevent cancer was also an original partner in the launch of buddy check 9 at wusa. some really great messages from a is surgeon who is also a survivor. what you can do even on a small part to prevent cancer. when we think about the various cancers, skin disease, skin cancer, lung cancer, stop smoking, sunscreen. those are ways to prevent some cancers. >>> thank you for watching 9news now at 6:00 a.m. good morning. i'm andrea roane. >>> i'm mike hydeck. beverly farmer will be here with traffic in just a moment. >> right now here's howard with our weather first. >>> a foggy start. radar is quiet. we don't have the pouring rains like yesterday
early detection, research, education, advocacy and community outreach. prevent cancer was also an original partner in the launch of buddy check 9 at wusa. some really great messages from a is surgeon who is also a survivor. what you can do even on a small part to prevent cancer. when we think about the various cancers, skin disease, skin cancer, lung cancer, stop smoking, sunscreen. those are ways to prevent some cancers. >>> thank you for watching 9news now at 6:00 a.m. good morning....
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she owns a restaurant in columbia height where she has lived 22 -- heights where she has lived 22 years. >> when i come into this country, i say one day i'll be a citizen. this is the best country in the world. >> reporter: both women were prepared for the citizenship examination thanks to latino resource and justice center. the nonprestos supports students through the citizenship -- nonprofit organization supports students through the citizenship test. >> 90% of the students pass their test. >> reporter: anna nogosco is the director of education and advocacy for the organization and says citizenship is important for immigrants. >> you get to petition government for changes in policies that affect the community besides all other benefits that citizenship comes with, being able to travel freely. >> reporter: gomez has worked for howard university hospital 11 years. as a citizen she has her sights on other job opportunities. >> maybe i want to apply for another job. >> reporter: i'm jay jay, jc hayward hey -- jc hayward, 9 news now. >> to learn more you can go to jchayward.com. >>> this i
she owns a restaurant in columbia height where she has lived 22 -- heights where she has lived 22 years. >> when i come into this country, i say one day i'll be a citizen. this is the best country in the world. >> reporter: both women were prepared for the citizenship examination thanks to latino resource and justice center. the nonprestos supports students through the citizenship -- nonprofit organization supports students through the citizenship test. >> 90% of the students...
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made big sacrifices to get his son and daughter educated in this country. he was shot and killed as he pumped gas on connecticut avenue on october 3, one of three people killed that morning, a fourth was killed that night. his son, andrew, talked with us this afternoon. >> it's been a long time. we miss my dad. >> give me a memory or thought, what was he like? >> he was a bigger guy. he was a gentle giant. he works hard. i mean, came from another country. he did things me and my sister can't accomplish. he gave us opportunities we couldn't have. he was 17. it's very, very hard to see how somebody who is not your father has such an influence on you to make you do things you shouldn't be doing. when i was 17, i never thought about going around and doing some attacks on good people, you know. >> you've been watching us, told the washington post he was a monster, he felt like scum. this young man doesn't want to hear it. we heard that from a lot of people today. they are not in the mood for forgiveness. we talked to the wife earlier by phone. she wasn't up to t
made big sacrifices to get his son and daughter educated in this country. he was shot and killed as he pumped gas on connecticut avenue on october 3, one of three people killed that morning, a fourth was killed that night. his son, andrew, talked with us this afternoon. >> it's been a long time. we miss my dad. >> give me a memory or thought, what was he like? >> he was a bigger guy. he was a gentle giant. he works hard. i mean, came from another country. he did things me and...
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. >> registered dietitian directed nutrition education for pcrn. she says there are many sources of calcium and protein that don't contain the saturated fat and lactose or dairy sugar in milk. including broccoli,tofu, and colored greens. >> you can eat the green, leafy vegetables and get all the nutrients you need. >> the petition says that kids don't need milk and that's just really difficult and not true. >> carrie represents a dairy industry group that finds pcrm, antimilk campaign outrageous. >> if you want to make up the available calcium in one cup of milk, you would need 13 servings of pinto beans and 15 half cup servings of spinage to make up that available calcium. i don't think kids are going to eat that much. >> a spokesperson says they haven't heard from parents who want this kind of change and it's unlikely to happen. wcrm is targeting the general public with its message. running ads in the d.c. metro system that play on the let's move campaign to advocate moving milk and cheese out of school lunches. >> it's really a sensationalist ad
. >> registered dietitian directed nutrition education for pcrn. she says there are many sources of calcium and protein that don't contain the saturated fat and lactose or dairy sugar in milk. including broccoli,tofu, and colored greens. >> you can eat the green, leafy vegetables and get all the nutrients you need. >> the petition says that kids don't need milk and that's just really difficult and not true. >> carrie represents a dairy industry group that finds pcrm,...
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she educated herself about coal- fired plants and emissions and commissioned three studies. one of the most important studies was from a local scientist who disproved what the company was saying about something called downwash. instead of pollutant particle going up into the atmosphere, the scientists found they were actually coming down into the neighborhood. >> it proved that more than 1,200 hours a year this plant was emitting sulfur dioxide beyond the national standard. >> reporter: the downwash was due in part to the short stacks required because the plant is in the flight path of national airport. a penn state study matched the company's coal to that gray residue and a harvard study connected residents' health problems to pollutants spewed out by the plant. >> we can all take a deep breath. >> reporter: but until the last 15,000 tons of coal is gone elizabeth chimento will be keeping track. peggy fox, 9 news now. >> clean-up will take about 18 months at the plant. most of genon's 120 workers have transferred or retired and there's no word on what's next for that valuab
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some educators say that will make the changes tougher. >> it will be more difficult. because it is common core and standards have gotten tougher for traditional high school students. standards have to be tougher for the g.e.d. >> the new version becomes available january 2014. >> maryland voters will decide whether hundreds of students will be able to afford college. critics complain the dream act awards illegal immigrants by giving them in state tuition rates. young people some path to fulfill their dreams. bruce leshan has a look. >> this is the chance for me to go to university of maryland. >> cam pose pos is a dreamer. >> to give back to society. i could be saving your life in the future. >> his parents brought him to the u.s. at 12. he graduated from kennedy high school, earned straight a's at montgomery college, was diagnosed with bone cancer at 18. >> i want to save lives. just like my life was saved once. >> ricardo could scrape together enough money, but he says the out of state tuition charged undocumented immigrants now puts college out of reach. >> the tui
some educators say that will make the changes tougher. >> it will be more difficult. because it is common core and standards have gotten tougher for traditional high school students. standards have to be tougher for the g.e.d. >> the new version becomes available january 2014. >> maryland voters will decide whether hundreds of students will be able to afford college. critics complain the dream act awards illegal immigrants by giving them in state tuition rates. young people...
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question of what is it that we have to be so proud of in terms of the cultural, the artistic, and the educational contributions of african-americans from precolonial times to making this county what it is today. i learned something -- i learn something new every day from my staff, from my exhibitors, and the programming is amazing. the other thing is we needed to be more than just a museum. we needed to be a cultural center which means we take the culture to the people as well as have the people come to us and we ask everybody in prince george's county. the culture of african- americans is a never ending story. what are you going to contribute to the next chapter? >> i'm just happy that you've asked me to be a part of the gail la. it's saturday at mar -- gala. it's saturday. it's at martins crosswinds. tickets are available. if you go to jchayward.com, there is a link to the museum and you can get more information. and the money that is garnered from this gala will go towards the museum. >> it goes towards the museum. it goes towards programs which are actually award winning programs. award winni
question of what is it that we have to be so proud of in terms of the cultural, the artistic, and the educational contributions of african-americans from precolonial times to making this county what it is today. i learned something -- i learn something new every day from my staff, from my exhibitors, and the programming is amazing. the other thing is we needed to be more than just a museum. we needed to be a cultural center which means we take the culture to the people as well as have the...
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and informational and educational time for them. >> that's right. because we have information for people on housing and health care and legal and financial information. even entertainment and all those kinds of things that people are looking for you get a chance to pick up information. also lots of free giveaways and door prizes. it's a lot of fun plus a live band. >> and some entertainment. if you are 50 or older or if you have a loved one who is 50 or older, you'll want to come to these two expos. this sunday it's going to be at ballston mall in virginia. on sunday, the 14th of october it's going to be at white flint mall. stuart will be there. >> noon to 4:00 both days, both locations. >> that's important, noon to 4:00. come on out. i'll be there. and we'll have lots of fun. and of course don't forget to pick up your free copy of the beacon newspaper. if you live in montgomery county, the league of women voters has an outline that you'll want. >> 20-page voters guide. very helpful about all the different issues facing montgomery county. >> don't
and informational and educational time for them. >> that's right. because we have information for people on housing and health care and legal and financial information. even entertainment and all those kinds of things that people are looking for you get a chance to pick up information. also lots of free giveaways and door prizes. it's a lot of fun plus a live band. >> and some entertainment. if you are 50 or older or if you have a loved one who is 50 or older, you'll want to come to...
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and he supports paul ryan's budget which could cut education by 20%. you can't do this by shoving 30, 35 people into a class and just teaching to some test... these are all issues that really he personally cannot relate to. toto be able to afford an education, to want the very best public ucation system for your children. [ male announcer ] this is america's manufacturing when president obama took office. this is china's. under obama, we've lost over half a million manufacturing jobs and for the first time china's beating us. seven times obama could've stopped china's cheating. seven times he refused. it's time to stand up to the cheaters and make sure we protect jobs forr the american people. [ male announcer ] barack obama: failing to stop cheating. failing american workers. i'm mittomney and i approve this message. >> it feels like october. >> some spots may feel like november tomorrow. some spots may be in the 40's. outdoor recess tomorrow. anncr: their dishonest ads are everywhere. a west virginia casino spending a fortune... totop question seven.
and he supports paul ryan's budget which could cut education by 20%. you can't do this by shoving 30, 35 people into a class and just teaching to some test... these are all issues that really he personally cannot relate to. toto be able to afford an education, to want the very best public ucation system for your children. [ male announcer ] this is america's manufacturing when president obama took office. this is china's. under obama, we've lost over half a million manufacturing jobs and for...
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to be able to afford an education, to want the very best public education system for your children. anncr: their dishonest ads are everywhere. a west virginia casino spending a fortune... to stop question seven. they don't want competition. the washington post wrote the casino behind the ads is... "most concerned with its own bottom line." and the baltime sun says it "doesn't have maryland... taxpayers' interests at heart." so when you see these adads remember... they're about what's good for west virginia's casino... not maryland. voteor maryland jobs and schools.s. vote for question seven. >> and now the toyota sports desk brought to you by your local toyota dealers. >> the kings are being worked out with the retirement plan issues. and many clinic was attended to refreshen skills. nl east is possibly one of the most compatible -- competitive divisions in baseball. the nats still have the best record in baseball today. first inning, the offense did the work. jason did work, as well. they go on to win, 8-4. the magic number is 2 win the east. meanwhile, in and let the, braze-marlin
to be able to afford an education, to want the very best public education system for your children. anncr: their dishonest ads are everywhere. a west virginia casino spending a fortune... to stop question seven. they don't want competition. the washington post wrote the casino behind the ads is... "most concerned with its own bottom line." and the baltime sun says it "doesn't have maryland... taxpayers' interests at heart." so when you see these adads remember... they're...
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and go into the end zone. 13-yard score, right now it is 23-22. second quarter on espn two. the ducks on top. earlier here on abc, ohio state quarterback braxton miller overcame a knee injury to have 315 total yards, this touchdown pass to smith and ohio state wins over michigan state 17-16. they get nebraska next week. we'll see you next weekend. # "and then, there's both." "erika tsubaki is a big fan of both." "that's what she and her team had in mind when they designed the all new ford escape." "with more cargo space than before, wrapped in a brand new body." "the tech-savvy, ready-for-adventure, all new twenty thirteen ford escape." "it's what happens when you go further." president obama: during the last weeks of this campaign... there will be debabates, speeches, and more ads. but if i could sit down with you, in your living room or... around the kitchen table, here's what i'd say. when i took office, we were losing nearly eight hundred... thousand jobs a month, and were mired in iraq. today, i believe that as a nation we are... moving forward again. but we have much m
and go into the end zone. 13-yard score, right now it is 23-22. second quarter on espn two. the ducks on top. earlier here on abc, ohio state quarterback braxton miller overcame a knee injury to have 315 total yards, this touchdown pass to smith and ohio state wins over michigan state 17-16. they get nebraska next week. we'll see you next weekend. # "and then, there's both." "erika tsubaki is a big fan of both." "that's what she and her team had in mind when they...
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. >> federal law this group -- prohibits discrimination in education. rhode island state law provides no such exemption. >> still to come, the legal fight over a dog mural in arlington is over. we will tell you who won in the end. >> it seems that -- the story is you. we know you. we know you have to rise early... and work late, with not enough sleep in between. how you sometimes need to get over to that exit, like, right now. and how things aren't... just about you anymore. introducing the all-new, smart-sensing... honda accord. it starts with you. >> it is time now for a check on our traffic situation. >> very quiet on the road today. >> we will try to connect a little bit later. >> this is a new popular car service in d.c. that is taking business away from cabs. >> a the cab commission wants to crack down. >> you have the category of d.c. of public vehicles called limos and taxicabs. this company is muscling its weight in the with a category called sedans. it is doing that because of popular demand. if you ask users what they think about the service
. >> federal law this group -- prohibits discrimination in education. rhode island state law provides no such exemption. >> still to come, the legal fight over a dog mural in arlington is over. we will tell you who won in the end. >> it seems that -- the story is you. we know you. we know you have to rise early... and work late, with not enough sleep in between. how you sometimes need to get over to that exit, like, right now. and how things aren't... just about you anymore....
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to be able to afford an education, to want the very best public education system for your children. come on, kids, we've got to go. [ knocking ] oh, no, i got to go. oh, can you make that to go? these days, nobody has time to get sick. but minuteclinic makes it easysy to get well. our nurse practitioners can diagnose and write prescriptions for everything from strep throat to sinus infections with no appointment necessary, so you can feel better in no time. you guys want to goo to the park? yeah! yeah! minuteclinic, the medical clinic in cvs/pharmacy. accepts united healthcare benefit plans. find a clinic near you at minuteclinic.com. [ female announcer ] dear daughter, welcome to america. your share of obama's debt is over 50 thousand dollars, and it grows every day. obama's policies are making it harder on women. the poverty rate for women -- the highest in 17 years. more women are unemployed under president obama.
to be able to afford an education, to want the very best public education system for your children. come on, kids, we've got to go. [ knocking ] oh, no, i got to go. oh, can you make that to go? these days, nobody has time to get sick. but minuteclinic makes it easysy to get well. our nurse practitioners can diagnose and write prescriptions for everything from strep throat to sinus infections with no appointment necessary, so you can feel better in no time. you guys want to goo to the park?...
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to be able to afford an education, to want the very best public education system for your children. we're sitting on a bunch of shale gas. there's natural gas under my town. it's a game changer. ♪ ♪ it means cleaner, cheaper american-made energy. but we've got to be careful how we get it. design the wells to be safe. thousands of jobs. use the mostst advanced technology to protect our water. billions in the economy. at chevron, if we can't do it right, we won't do it at all. we've got to think long term. we've got to think long term. ♪ ♪ [ romney ] my plan is to help the middle class. trade has to work for america. that means crack down on cheaters like china, it means open up new markkets. next, we've got to balance the budget. you've got to cut the deficit. you've got to stop spending more money than we take in. and finally champion small business. have tax policies, regulation
to be able to afford an education, to want the very best public education system for your children. we're sitting on a bunch of shale gas. there's natural gas under my town. it's a game changer. ♪ ♪ it means cleaner, cheaper american-made energy. but we've got to be careful how we get it. design the wells to be safe. thousands of jobs. use the mostst advanced technology to protect our water. billions in the economy. at chevron, if we can't do it right, we won't do it at all. we've got to...